Willie Menchaca
San Jose
Summary
Registered Drug and Alcohol Counselor focused on restoring People’s lives who struggle with substance abuse and co-occurring disorders. Excelled in facilitating drug and alcohol education and group processes for clients in residential and Outpatient treatment with substance abuse and co-occurring (dual diagnosis) disorders. Proficient in residential treatment programs oversight and management in a variety of delivery models; Faith Based Homes, Licensed Detoxification Centers, Sober Living Environments, Assisted and Transitional Housing residential treatment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Counselor II
Asian Americans for Community Involvement
09.2024 - Current
- Facilitated court-ordered programs for first-time and repeat offenders charged with drunk driving.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify client needs and appropriate intervention strategies.
- Improved client satisfaction through consistent communication, empathy, and understanding of their unique challenges.
Counselor II
Gardner Family Care Corporation
04.2019 - 01.2025
- Leads screening, orientations, counseling sessions and assessments for individuals.
- Maintained detailed billing and progress notes aligning with agency standards.
- Responsible for preparation, facilitation of educational materials and group sessions for DUI program participants and both English and Spanish
Part Time DUI Facilitator
Alert Driving Incorporated
04.2021 - 01.2022
- Executed screening processes, orientation sessions, remote client interviews as well as assessments tailored for first-time or repeat DUI offenders.
Part Time DUI Facilitator
Community Solutions
05.2018 - 04.2021
- Perform orientations for clients’ court ordered to attend DUI programs and as a requirement for DMV driving privileges
- Assess client needs in one-on-one interviews and as a participant in group and education
- Work with clients to develop goals to avoid negative consequences and plans to change behaviors
- Determine any appropriate resources, including the referral to professional services
- Facilitate and conduct educational classes, group/extension and individual counseling sessions
- Built rapport with diverse groups of stakeholders by demonstrating empathy, active listening skills, and cultural competence during facilitated sessions.
- Increased participant engagement by incorporating interactive activities and group discussions into sessions.
- Identified areas in need of improvement and implemented solutions.
Intern Counselor
Red Road Recovery
06.2017 - 02.2018
- Worked with substance abuse Clients with co-occurring disorders under supervision of clinical supervisor
- Managed the intake and assessment processes (ASAM-PPC) used to develop individual treatment plans and risk assessments
- Worked with the Clinical supervisor on any modifications to treatment plans, assessments and created necessary unusual incident reports
- Facilitated group discussions and daily group processes to motivate clients in participation of their recovery and continuing after care
- Work with external stakeholders (probation, parole and mental health case managers) for the client court ordered requirements and kept them updated on any successful and/or areas of concern
- Responsible for auditing daily inputs and records for services delivered ensuring all documentation was appropriate, complete and recorded in digital and printed formats
Education
CDAC Certification Preparation - SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR
CityTeam Institute
San Jose12.2017
Confidentiality, Ethics and Boundaries - CADC II
CCAPP
Sacramento07.2017
General Education -
San Jose City College
San Jose12.2016
Skills
- ASAM PPC and ASI
- DSM5-Codes
- Detoxification and Withdrawal Assessment and Protocol
- Microsoft Office, Zoom and DocuSign
- Co-occurring Disorders
- Suicide Risk Assessments
- Prime for Life
- Counseling
- Building rapport
- Self-care strategies
- Bilingual in language and english
- Client needs assessment
- Strong public speaker
Certification
CCAPP Credentialing, Internationally Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor ( CADC II ) Credential Number A053860924. Valid 09/16/2024 - 09/16/2025.
- State Driver's License
- CPR/AED Certification
- Name of Certification Issuing Organization Year Month
Languages
English/Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Affiliations
- California Consortium of Addiction Program and Professionals # CADC II #A053860924
- CPR-Certificate #150827367969819 Pro-First Aid
- Communications - Soft Skills Training Institute for Career Development
Timeline
Counselor II
Asian Americans for Community Involvement
09.2024 - Current
Part Time DUI Facilitator
Alert Driving Incorporated
04.2021 - 01.2022
Counselor II
Gardner Family Care Corporation
04.2019 - 01.2025
Part Time DUI Facilitator
Community Solutions
05.2018 - 04.2021
Intern Counselor
Red Road Recovery
06.2017 - 02.2018
CDAC Certification Preparation - SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR
CityTeam Institute
Confidentiality, Ethics and Boundaries - CADC II
CCAPP
General Education -
San Jose City College
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